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Photo of Former Resident Minister North, Abu Abu Koroma. By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that the former Resident Minister North, Honourable Abu Abu Koroma, has been indefinitely suspended from office in 2025. Verdict: Misleading - The press release being circulated is from May 10, 2020 , not recent. While Abu Abu Koroma was suspended in 2020, he was reinstated on June 11, 2020 . Full text A Facebook post from a page called Fans of Queen Biba's Blog has resurfaced online and gone viral. It claims that Honourable Abu Abu Koroma , a former Resident Minister North, has been indefinitely suspended from office for misconduct and misrepresentation of the Sierra Leonean government. The claim was also circulated in other Facebook groups, as seen here . The post includes a scanned copy of an official press release from the Office of the President . The release, which stated the suspension, was officially signed and stamped, though with no legible na...

By:Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh - Yoni, Sierra Leone – Monday, May 27, 2025 In a historic and culturally rich ceremony held on Sunday, May 26, 2025 at Yoni Bana Town in the Tonkolili District of Sierra Leone, prominent journalist and senior media practitioner Richmond B. Tholley was officially crowned as the Ceremonial Chief of Yoni Chiefdom. He now bears the revered traditional title Pa Kapr Thomoh Yoni Kapen a name that will echo with pride and legacy across the region. The coronation, attended by traditional leaders, community stakeholders, media colleagues, and residents from across the chiefdom and beyond, was a vibrant display of Sierra Leone’s enduring cultural heritage. Clad in traditional regalia and adorned with symbolic beads and emblems of authority, Pa Kapr Thomoh Yoni Kapen stood as a unifier, a bridge between the old and the new. Before his crowning, Richmond B. Tholley was already a household name in media circles known for his commitment to truth, professionalism, and a s...

By: Kadiatu Sankoh  During an interview, John Shallop, the National President of the Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH), discussed the background and progress of the association. The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels is an umbrella body under which all hotels in the country fall, governing their operations and activities. The association has existed for a long time. In the past, it primarily focused on hotels. However, as the hospitality sector grew, more players such as beach bars, guest houses, casinos, and chef associations began to emerge. This led to the decision to form a broader umbrella organization the Sierra Leone Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLATA) to govern all sectors within hospitality and tourism. SLAH includes stakeholders from all sectors and is not based solely in Freetown; regional presence was prioritized. The association extended its reach to the southern, eastern, and northern regions, making appointments in these areas. Monthly meetings are he...

By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh - A high-level delegation from Liberia concluded its official tour with a final stop at the AGL (Africa Global Logistics) office in Freetown on Friday 23rd May, 2025. The visit marked the culmination of a week-long regional engagement aimed at strengthening trade and logistics ties between Liberia and neighboring countries. Port Director in Liberia Jonathan L. Kaipe described the tour as an important  assessment visit adding that they were invited to do a feasibility visit that will showcase what they are currently doing,their capacity is, and what are the capabilities of intervening in the sector. He said AGL is an agent at the Port and AGL has some sub-regional experience and connections both in Sierra Leone and Guinea. "So this is basically an assessment tour, and we've been to Guinea, Conakry, we are now in Freetown, and of course we feel very free. Well, we've been able to assess the port in Conakry and we also saw the seaport and the ter...

By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh - Kabala, Sierra Leone – May 23, 2025 — As two police officers remain at large following the alleged custodial death of a 40-year-old man in Dalakuru, Diang Chiefdom, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against two other officers linked to the case. The deceased, identified as Santigie Kamara, reportedly died after allegedly being beaten while in police custody on Friday, April 25, 2025. Kamara was detained at the Dalakuru police post, and preliminary reports indicate that Police Constables Sorie Amara Sesay (PC-22121) and Alhaji Sallieu Janneh were involved in the alleged incident. The two officers fled the scene and have not been seen since. In response, two other officers—Detective Police Constable (D/PC) Mohamed Janneh and B.S.—were arrested and brought to the North-East Regional Headquarters in Makeni for investigation. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, they were formally handed over by Assistant Inspector General of Poli...

By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh -  Mile 91, Tonkolili District – Two individuals have been formally charged to the Magburaka Magistrate Court for unlawful possession of cannabis sativa following a successful police operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, 20th May 2025. The suspects, Katala Bangura and Osman Kamara , both residents of Makuray Village in the Yoni Mamaila Chiefdom, were arrested by the Operations Team of the Mile 91 Police Division , acting on a credible intelligence tip-off provided by concerned community members. According to reports, the operation—led by Divisional Operations Officer DSP Saio Conteh —uncovered seven (7) bundles of suspected cannabis sativa , locally referred to as “Jamba” , found in the possession of the suspects without lawful authority. The operation was carried out at approximately 0600 hours. Their arrest and subsequent charge to court were made possible through the proactive leadership of Superintendent Ishmael Koroma , Local Un...

  Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh - Port Loko, Sierra Leone— In a significant political development, Ali Suma, the All People's Congress (APC) District Chairman for Port Loko, has publicly apologized to Dr Richard Konteh, leader of the Unifier Movement, over false allegations of signature forgery. The apology was tendered during a well-attended political engagement in Port Loko City during the weekend, where local leaders, party supporters, and members of the public had gathered to welcome Dr. Richard Konteh and his entourage on his ongoing national tour to unify the party.  Suma admitted that the previous accusations levied against Dr. Konteh regarding alleged forgery of signatures in 2014 were unfounded and based on misinformation. "Upon careful reflection and regret, I have come to realize that the allegations made against Dr. Konteh were false and unfair," Suma declared before the audience. "In the spirit of unity and truth, I hereby offer my sincere and unconditional ...